Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Exercise Science Degree Requirements
Below is a list of the required courses for a B.S. in HFRR (Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources) with a concentration in Exercise Science. Consult the current George Mason University catalog for descriptions of courses and degree requirements. Students will be cleared for graduation using the degree requirements listed in the catalog year they matriculated into the EXS concentration.
In addition to completion of the EXS core courses, the Exercise Science degree includes completion of all General Education requirements (which must include BIOL 124 & BIOL 125) and 14 credit hours of electives .
[Each course number below is linked to a sample syllabus, which includes a detailed course description. Keep in mind that although the course title, description, and objectives remain constant, other aspects of the course may differ from one semester and/or section to another.]
Exercise Science Required Courses (68 credits)
| HEAL 205 | Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention | 4 credits |
| HEAL 220 | Dimensions of Mental Health | 3 credits |
| HEAL 323 | Program Leadership and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| HEAL 330 | Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HEAL 350 | Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk | 3 credits |
| HEAL 490 | Internship | 12 credits |
| PHED 200 | Prof. Dimensions of Health, Rec, and Physical Education | 3 credits |
| PHED 300 | Kinesiology | 3 credits |
| PHED 304 | Sport, Culture, and Society | 3 credits |
| PHED 365 | Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness | 3 credits |
| PHED 410 | Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness | 3 credits |
| PHED 450 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 credits |
| PHED 480 | Special Topics | 3 credits |
| PRLS 310 | Program Planning and Design | 3 credits |
| PRLS 405 | Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities | 3 credits |
| PRLS 410 | Administration of RHT Organizations I | 3 credits |
| PRLS 411 | Administration of RHT Organizations II | 3 credits |
| PRLS 450 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| PRLS 460 | Sport and Recreation Law | 3 credits |


